Mast cell tumor in dogs is a common form of skin cancer. The condition most often produces masses or nodules on the skin. Unfortunately, certain breeds are more likely to develop the condition than ...

Q: My Lab mix has a mast cell tumor. What can you tell me about this condition? A: A mast cell tumor is the most common form of skin cancer in dogs. Mast cells are white blood cells designed to fight ...

HOUSTON - It’s good news for dog owners who have concerns about skin tumors on their pooch. A new FDA-approved drug claims to cure most mast cell tumors, in some cases with only a single injection. A ...

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Stelfonta (tigilanol tiglate injection) to treat dogs with non-metastatic, skin-based (cutaneous ...

My dog has a lump or bump on its skin! Many clients come in with this concern. Most of these growths they found while petting their dogs. These are ...

The function of mast cells, which are part of the immune system, is still a mystery. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have now shown in mice: mast cells function as a sensor that ...

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Stelfonta (tigilanol tiglate injection) to treat dogs with non-metastatic, skin-based (cutaneous) mast cell tumors (MCTs). The FDA is also ...